American rapper Fat Joe has stirred controversy after suggesting that Afrobeats originated from Jamaica, a statement that has drawn reactions across the music industry. The comment was made during a recent episode of the Joe and Jada podcast, which featured Jamaican dancehall star Buju Banton as a guest. During the discussion, Fat Joe asserted that…
Afrobeats has emerged as one of the most influential genres in global music, captivating fans from Lagos to London, New York to Tokyo. Now, a newly released photo book is offering a rare glimpse into the genre’s meteoric rise – both on stage and behind the scenes. Photographer Oliver Akinfeleye, known professionally as Drummer, has…
The rise of Afrobeats, spearheaded by Nigerian superstar Burna Boy’s historic performance at the Grammy Awards, marks a significant milestone in the genre’s journey to the forefront of the music industry. Afrobeats, characterized by its infectious rhythms and diverse influences, has been gaining traction worldwide, with Luminate Data’s recent report revealing it as the fastest-growing…
